There is some indication that the code is in some way ordered; a certain pattern exists. Describe an observation that supports this view
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Certain amino acids may be grouped according to the middle base; for example, U or C in the second position often specifies hydrophobic amino acids. Also, codons with the same two starting letters frequently encode the same amino acid.
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A. true B. false
Substrate-level phosphorylation occurs in
A. glycolysis and the electron transport chain. B. photosynthesis and glycolysis. C. the electron transport system only. D. glycolysis and the Krebs cycle. E. the Krebs cycle and the electron transport system.
How are Fragile X syndrome and Huntington disease similar?
A. Both are found only in males. B. Both affect the muscles and lead to eventual paralysis. C. Both cause autism. D. Both are trinucleotide-repeat expansion disorders. E. Both exhibit a late onset in life.
You have developed a new drug and have been asked to test the drug's mutagenicity before putting it on the market. Which test could you use to determine your compound's mutagenic potential?
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